Houston man walks his dog through the cold and ice dressed as a Stormtrooper from Hoth

It's so cold in Houston that it can feel like living on Hoth, the planet where the rebel alliance battled the empire in "The Empire Strikes Back." For Brandon Crismon, the dangerously icy conditions were reason enough to wear his Hoth Stormtrooper ensemble while walking his dog in Houston this week.

This week on Building Houston and Beyond, you're invited to Vintage Oaks for beautiful views of the Texas Hill Country. Centrally located between San Antonio and Austin, homesites range from 1 to 14 acres, plus this community features tons of amenities for the whole family to enjoy. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2ERboXZ (sponsored)

This week on Building Houston and Beyond, you're invited to Vintage Oaks for beautiful views of the Texas Hill Country. Centrally located between San Antonio and Austin, homesites range from 1 to 14...

Tonight's forecast: A hard freeze in northeast Houston and slightly warmer on the southwest side, according to the US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas.
LATEST ON CURRENT ROAD CONDITIONS: http://bit.ly/2DeQyRO

Chron.com from the Houston Chronicle

Tonight's forecast: A hard freeze in northeast Houston and slightly warmer on the southwest side, according to the US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas. LATEST ON CURRENT ROAD...

Yankee Candle shop in Rice Village burning out rather than fading away

A popular candle store is leaving Houston's Rice Village after another busy holiday season. A Yankee Candle rep told Chron.com Tuesday that it is closing its shop in Rice Village at the end of the month. RELATED: Video: Texas mom claims she was burnt blowing out a candle This is the only Houston-area location said to be closing.

"When states require gun dealers to take responsible steps to prevent their stores from being burglarized -- by properly securing not only their stores, but the firearms themselves -- they eliminate the risk of thieves taking off with weapons."
The latest in our ongoing gun-theft investigation:

Feds: Gun store burglaries continue to rise

Burglaries of gun stores last year rose for the fifth year in a row, as federal firearm officials continue to warn store owners of the need to increase security at their businesses.

Texas has set a new record for winter power demand in the wake of a record-breaking cold snap that gripped the state last night.

Texas shatters record for winter power demand

Texas has set a new record for winter power demand in the wake of a record-breaking cold snap that gripped the state on Tuesday night, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which oversees 90 percent of the state's grid.

Both Houston airports are still seeing cancellations and delays.
"It's giving yourself time, being careful on the roads. The first step in your trip is getting to the airport safely."

Houston airports continue to see cancellations, delays from icy conditions

Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports continue to see cancellations and delays Wednesday morning, prompting officials to tell travelers to check their flight status before getting on icy roads and heading to the airport. "It's giving yourself time, being careful on the roads," said Houston Airport System spokesman Bill Begley.

U.S. immigration officials have begun preparing for a major sweep in San Francisco and other Northern California cities in which federal officers would look to arrest more than 1,500 undocumented people while sending a message that immigration policy will be enforced in the sanctuary state, according to a source familiar with the operation.

Day two of wintry, icy weather in Houston and residents aren't holding back on creating hilarious memes to describe the city's reaction. Check out more clever memes and reactions here: http://bit.ly/2De3uas
Meme courtesy of Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

Chron.com from the Houston Chronicle

Day two of wintry, icy weather in Houston and residents aren't holding back on creating hilarious memes to describe the city's reaction. Check out more clever memes and reactions here:...

Study confirms what every Texan already knows: Buc-ee's is no. 1 when it comes to gas stations

A study confirmed what Texans already know: Buc-ee's is the no. 1 gas station in America. On Tuesday, GasBuddy listed the Texas favorite as the top gas station brand in America, ranked by customers. RECORD SETTING: Buc-ee's in Katy recognized for its car wash by Guinness World Records "With 33 U.S.

A suspected drunken driver crashed into Houston police SUVs that were parked on the North Loop early Wednesday directing traffic off the highway onto the service road. The four officers inside the two SUVs were not injured, according to police, but DWI charges are pending for the driver.

One man died on the Gulf Freeway after losing control of his vehicle on the ice, then being struck by a second vehicle.

Houston police report first possible ice-related fatality on the roads

Updated 8:11 am, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 One man died on the Gulf Freeway after losing control of his vehicle on the ice, then being struck by a second vehicle, Houston police said. It's the first fatality on icy roads that police believe may be a direct result of the hazardous conditions.The crashes happened just before 8 p.m.

Tuesday's winter storm sent some people to jam-packed H-E-Bs, others scurrying around their kitchen to find a spatula to scrape ice off their cars and it motivated another bunch to head to Twitter, where the #AyDiosFrio18 hashtag was taking over timelines across the city.

Updated 8:15 am, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 A mother and her two children have died in a mobile home fire early Wednesday morning in northeast Harris County, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed. The fire engulfed a mobile home on Cherry Laurel Street near Huffman about 4 a.m.

The three children were ages 10, 12 and 15, and their mother was in her 30s.

Mother, 2 children dead in Houston-area mobile home fire

Updated 8:15 am, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 A mother and her two children have died in a mobile home fire early Wednesday morning in northeast Harris County, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed. The fire engulfed a mobile home on Cherry Laurel Street near Huffman about 4 a.m.

Police began searching for the 21-year-old athlete when he didn't show up for practice.
They found him dead in his apartment.

Washington State QB Tyler Hilinski dead in apparent suicide

Pullman police: Note, rifle found at scene Updated 11:23 pm, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 Washington State University quarterback Tyler Hilinski was found dead in his apartment Tuesday afternoon, in what police said appeared to be a suicide. Police visited Hilinski's apartment about 4:30 p.m.

Have an appointment in the med center today? You'll want to call ahead heading over:

Some Houston hospitals delay certain procedures until after noon

Hospitals in the Texas Medical Center and around greater Houston remained operational Tuesday, but many sent home some non-essential employees and scaled back on elective procedures and clinic appointments.

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash on the Gulf Freeway at Dixie Farm Road. The crash was reported around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday night in the northbound lanes. Police have been on the scene since then investigating the crash and confirmed on Twitter that it's fatal.

If you ascribe to the "good things come in small packages" axiom, then you might get a big kick out of The Prime Room. The intimate, 36-seat dining cove nestled in an under-utilized space on the ground floor of Café Annie, is open for business with a tribute menu based on chef Robert Del Grande's favorite special occasion dishes.

Lawmakers held a hearing on the possibility of a new "Water Resources Development Act," prompted by Harvey.

Congress eyes legislation that could boost Houston flood control efforts

Congress is eyeing a big piece of legislation that could be the basis of new flood control projects in and around Houston. Lawmakers held a hearing last week on the possibility of a new "Water Resources Development Act," or WRDA, for short.

The Trump administration hopes to bypass the 9th circuit altogether in its bid to phase out DACA in March.
What do you think?

Trump administration to ask Supreme Court to intervene on DACA

WASHINGTON - The Justice Department on Tuesday said it would take the "rare step" of asking the Supreme Court to overturn a judge's ruling and allow the Trump administration to dismantle a program that provides work permits to undocumented immigrants raised in the United States.

An Upper Kirby property built to house farm-to-table restaurant Haven a decade ago will get new use as law office and mediation center.
And there will be plenty of room for wine.

Former Haven restaurant serves law firm with Upper Kirby office space

An Upper Kirby property built to house farm-to-table restaurant Haven a decade ago will get new use as a law office and a mediation center. A local investor has purchased the 5,350-square-foot building at 2502 Algerian Way, said Chris Dray of NewQuest Properties. The location, near U.S.

Bitcoin may be on the decline, but you can still use yours to pay for private flights:

Houston-based private jet company is accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum

Houston-based TapJets, which allows customers to instantly book a private jet with their smartphone, is accepting payment in Bitcoin and Ethereum. The company began accepting Bitcoin in July 2017, and the number of flights booked using that cryptocurrency tripled month over month. The company announced Tuesday that it's now accepting Ethereum, another type of cryptocurrency.

The shoes will not be available for purchase until Wednesday, but people have been lining up since Monday afternoon:

People are lining up days early in San Francisco to get $225 Levi's Air Jordan sneakers

Deck chairs and wads of blankets along Market Street usually signal a parade, but Monday evening's crowd was waiting for something different. They came for sneakers. Or, more accurately, they came for limited-edition Air Jordan IVs, designed in collaboration with San Francisco's own Levi's jeans brand and sewn with blue denim.

A Pasadena man faces felony charges after he was allegedly caught with methamphetamine and pot brownies in a La Porte drug-free zone. The city has established 1,000-foot drug-free zones across the city around schools, day cares and parks, allowing for enhanced charges against suspects caught with narcotics. The Jan.

Patients and their families will have a place to call home near the medical center.

Low-cost temporary apartments for cancer patients to break ground

Halo House, a unique community of 33 low-cost, temporary apartments for patients with blood cancers and their families, will break ground near the Texas Medical Center later this month, officials said on Monday. The 42,520-square-foot complex of one- and two-bedroom furnished apartments is expected to open for patients in early 2019.

A grand jury will review a fatal stabbing Sunday night at a Westchase apartment complex.

Grand jury will consider Westchase fatal stabbing

A grand jury will review a fatal stabbing Sunday night at a Westchase apartment complex. Houston police say a man's girlfriend stabbed him multiple times after he forced his way inside an apartment she refused to let him enter.

Japan's public broadcaster accidentally raised the alarm about a North Korea missile test

Wong Maye-E/AP Japan's public broadcaster raised a false alarm about a North Korean missile test. It comes just days after a similar mistake in Hawaii. Japan has been preparing for an attack from North Korea. Japan's public broadcaster NHK issued a false alarm about a North Korea missile test.

A fire damaged several homes at a building in the Denver Harbor neighborhood Monday night, displacing several families. No injuries were reported in the multi-unit building at Harbor and Amarillo when the fire broke out about 9:45 p.m. About 20 people who lived in the building were outside when firefighters arrived, said Kelly Baudat, a district chief with the Houston Fire Department.

Houston Police Department used the recently approved PIT maneuver to end a highway chase in northeast Houston. A spokesman said the driver was "dancing" and driving erratically. For more on the story: http://bit.ly/2DCv8z5

This Woodlands cosplay artist has 100 costumes, 70 shoe pairs and 40 wigs in her closet.

ART FEEL: Meet Woodlands copslay artist Miss Jenny Kelley

An art maven's weekly fix of the local arts scene: what to see, what to hear, what to do, who to meet and musings about how art makes people feel-their ArtFeel. Meet Miss Jenny Kelley, a Woodlands cosplay artist with 100 costumes, 70 shoe pairs and 40 wigs in her closet.

Houston's version of a winter wonderland causes the streets to be frighteningly empty.

Photos: Houston streets are eerily abandoned after freeze causes millions to stay home

It isn't every day when you look at the roadways across Houston and you don't see more than a few cars. But as the city experienced a winter storm and roadways began to ice over thanks to freezing rain, the area was seemingly shut down on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018.

The former Fort Street Presbyterian Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Church-turned-house for sale in San Marcos has a holy past

A church-turned-house is currently for sale in San Marcos, complete with vaulted ceilings and late-Gothic Revival architecture. The three-bedroom, two-story home was built in 1901, according to the Realtor.com listing, and is just blocks away from downtown San Marcos.

Ditch Hinge, Tinder, and Bumble for prominent local athletes, scions, chefs, and socialites that you won't find online:

Meet Houston's 33 most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes

Ditch Hinge, Tinder, and Bumble for prominent local athletes, scions, chefs, and socialites that you won't find online Published 8:14 am, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 Valentine's Day is coming up quick. If you're sick of swiping left or going back to your ex, don't fret.

With nine full bathrooms, there would never be an argument over counter space.

Palatial mansion for sale in Spring has 9 full bathrooms

You could conceivably move yourself and eight roommates into this massive mansion for sale in Spring. And, with nine full and four half bathrooms, no one would ever be fighting over shower space. This Tuscan-villa-inspired estate sits on four acres in the Carlton Woods community, home to The Club at Carlton Woods and its Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.

In Oymyakon, Russia it's currently cold enough to shatter thermometers and freeze eyelashes

Sorry Houston, but it's not as cold as it could be. That honor goes to Oymyakon, a Russian village in the Siberian region of Yakutia. It's named after the nearby Oymyakon River which translated means "unfrozen patch of water; place where fish spend the winter."

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